Canadian Bluegrass Has Lost An Icon - Rest in Peace Michael O'Reilly
June 1, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of the great singer, songwriter, entertainer, comedian, radio personality, actor, voice over actor, Michael O'Reilly. Our condolences go out to his wife Rose, son Rylan, daughter Devon, and his mother, and all who loved him - there were many.
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The UCMA presents "Shake the Winter Blues-Grass Jamboree"For the month of April 2021 the UCMA will be hosting 4 shows, one each Tuesday night starting at 7PM EST. Pull out your lawn chair from the garage and an internet device of your choice and tune in and watch 4 of the best known Bluegrass bands in Eastern Ontario. This week we are featuring: April 13th @ 7PM est - CR5 Bluegrass Once again a special thank you to our sponsors: Upper Canada Musicians, Music Performance Trust Fund, Truespeed Internet Services, St. John's United Church, Brockville and Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival
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April 2021
Dear Members, and visitors to our website.
Well you could say this past year has been one unforgettable year, for the wrong reasons. However, we look for the silver lining in life, and hope that you are finding ways to celebrate your love of music, and friendship, in ways that have pleasantly surprised you - like learning to play on-line; visiting or watching music from safe distances and keeping protocol in mind at all times. A great example is the Shake the Winter Blues-Grass on line Jamboree mentioned above. Please take time to watch these shows, and we hope you enjoy. They are not available to view after the dates mentioned, so set aside your Tuesdays in April and catch a show.
If there are other events taking place that meet the health regulation protocol that you would like us to post here, please get in touch with a quick email.
with kind regards,
Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association.
Dear Members, and visitors to our website.
Well you could say this past year has been one unforgettable year, for the wrong reasons. However, we look for the silver lining in life, and hope that you are finding ways to celebrate your love of music, and friendship, in ways that have pleasantly surprised you - like learning to play on-line; visiting or watching music from safe distances and keeping protocol in mind at all times. A great example is the Shake the Winter Blues-Grass on line Jamboree mentioned above. Please take time to watch these shows, and we hope you enjoy. They are not available to view after the dates mentioned, so set aside your Tuesdays in April and catch a show.
If there are other events taking place that meet the health regulation protocol that you would like us to post here, please get in touch with a quick email.
with kind regards,
Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association.
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Welcome!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire membership I'd like to welcome you to the Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association website with an opportunity to visit and check out the many activities and happenings with our club. Bluegrass music in Ottawa has had a long and rich history dating back five decades. But as important as the history has been, so is the future. Our club offers an opportunity to share music and friendship with the many others that enjoy the music. So whether you are a listener, a picker, a concert goer or simply a friend to the music, we welcome you and hope that we can accommodate you in all that our Association offers. Our Board of Directors welcome communication and input, and if for not other reason to simply shout out and say hello. We would love to hear from you. We hope to see you at concert or a jam soon. Dan Buch President, Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association Especially now, during this time of social distancing, and the sad fact of live music cancellations, you are probably missing hearing some great bluegrass. Check out some of the videos we'll post here on the Valley Grass site, and stay happy and safe. (Click on the button above.)
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Dear Members
April 2020 Valley Grass Bluegrass Music Association regrets that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the touring concerts series in 2020 have been cancelled. In addition, the monthly jam sessions have been put on hold until further notice, as directed by government health experts. On behalf of the Board, we do hope that everyone remains safe in these difficult times. While we have not had concerns, the music does continue with a good number of our own members and friends sharing their own recordings on Facebook and elsewhere; Pat Moore, Leon Schwieg, Stuart Rutherford to name only a few. And my appologies for not recognizing everyone. We will all get through this but in the meantime, send an email and check in on a friend, go old school and make phone call. If there is anything we can do to help, please reach out. We will all be back attending concerts, socializing and or picking at jams soon. On behalf of the Board and collective membership we are praying for everyones' safety and wellness. Dan Buch President, Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association |